1978 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord 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 (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 633 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Accord | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |