1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 890 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | RX-01 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3210 mm |