2000 Opel Corsa vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 934 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa, 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Opel Corsa 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Opel Pontiac
Model Corsa Bonneville
Year Released 2000 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1389 cc 7462 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 88 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 485 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1056 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 5740 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3210 mm


 

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