2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Cutlass | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
