1996 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 825 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Bonneville | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |