1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto 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 109 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto, 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Punto | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3140 mm |
