2007 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 923 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
