1991 Lexus LS vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1991 Lexus LS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 175 kg more than 1991 Lexus LS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lexus LS. (351 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lexus LS | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lexus | Pontiac |
| Model | LS | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3210 mm |
