2006 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 915 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 1970 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 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Accord | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |