1978 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 222 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1978 Buick Electra 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 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Electra | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |