1995 Acura Legend vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 1973 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 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | Legend | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |
