2005 Honda Stream vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 31 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 74 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 728 kg more than 2005 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Honda Stream, 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Stream 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:

2005 Honda Stream 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Honda Pontiac
Model Stream Bonneville
Year Released 2005 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1671 cc 7473 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 154 Nm 468 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1382 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3140 mm