2005 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 915 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 485 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |