2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 670 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Wartburg |
| Model | Bonneville | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
