1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 665 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | 1300 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
