2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1665 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Caterham | Pontiac |
Model | 7 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3140 mm |