2001 Honda Life vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 27 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life 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:
2001 Honda Life | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Life | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3140 mm |