1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 236 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2820 mm |