2005 Nissan Silvia vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Silvia | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Silvia | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
