1986 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1986 Buick Electra and 1989 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Buick Electra. 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, both vehicles can yield 271 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
