2002 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 32 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 37 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. 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, 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 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) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Sunfire | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |