1977 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 525 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 1977 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 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Pontiac | Acura |
| Model | Bonneville | CL |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |
