2007 Morgan 44 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 33 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2007 Morgan 44 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:
2007 Morgan 44 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
Model | 44 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 980 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3140 mm |