2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1566 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
Model | 21 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3140 mm |