2007 Nissan Versa vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Nissan Versa is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.
Because 1971 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 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Versa, 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Versa | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Versa | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
