1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Octavia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 660 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Octavia, 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Bonneville | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
