1987 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 327 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Legend | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Legend | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1747 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |