1970 Honda N III vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 960 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda N III has manual transmission. 1970 Honda N III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda N III | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | N III | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |
