1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Because 1974 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 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Bonneville | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7473 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2774 mm |
