1998 Honda SSM vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda SSM | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | SSM | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 286 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3140 mm |