2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Because 1972 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 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz, 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Jazz | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
