2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 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 77 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | RX-8 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |