1982 Opel Corsa vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 813 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Corsa | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Corsa | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |