1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre would be higher. Both 1984 Buick LeSabre and 1992 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Buick LeSabre 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 1984 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick LeSabre | 1992 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | LeSabre | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1636 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |