1987 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 129 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Bonneville | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Bonneville | Legacy |
Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |