1996 Honda Legend vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 19 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, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend.
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, 1996 Honda 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Legend | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Legend | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3140 mm |