2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 35 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 915 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Pilot | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |