Pontiac Bonneville (1961 – 1964) vs Cadillac Eldorado (1959 – 1966): specs compared
The Pontiac Bonneville is the more powerful of the two, with up to 405 hp against 350 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,728 kg against 2,295 kg. At 5,715 mm, the Cadillac Eldorado is 203 mm longer than the Pontiac Bonneville. The Pontiac Bonneville dates from 1961 – 1964, the Cadillac Eldorado from 1959 – 1966.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Bonneville
1961 – 1964
|
Cadillac
Eldorado
1959 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1961 – 1964 | 1959 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 238 – 411 hp | 350 hp |
| Torque | 402 – 420 Nm | 590 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,512 mm | 5,715 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm | 2,040 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 3,302 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,728 – 1,778 kg | 2,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.