1988 Lada Niva vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 800 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Niva | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3210 mm |
