2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 484 kg more than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2003 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina Roadster | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | Roadster | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3140 mm |
