1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
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, 2012 Honda Civic, 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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (350 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Bonneville | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
