2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 38 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 388 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper 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:
2009 Dodge Viper | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Viper | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |