1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 860 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 146 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |