1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 800 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 1974 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 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude, 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Prelude | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Prelude | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3140 mm |