2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 501 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 159 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |