2000 Honda Avancier vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Honda Avancier is newer by 23 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Honda Avancier, 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Avancier | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Avancier | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2252 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3140 mm |
