2006 Acura RL vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 412 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | RL | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
