1972 Honda Life vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1972 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Life | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |