2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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, 2005 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (105 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Opel Pontiac
Model Corsa Bonneville
Year Released 2005 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1684 cc 7460 cc
Horse Power 56 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 484 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 1990 kg
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3210 mm


 

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