1998 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 715 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina 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 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Pontiac Bonneville | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Bonneville | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |