2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 39 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, both vehicles can yield 185 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 724 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Colorado | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3210 mm |