1975 Honda 145 vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 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 137 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 640 kg more than 1975 Honda 145. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1975 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | 145 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
