1987 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 499 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.
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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Bonneville | 2008 Tata Indica | |
Make | Pontiac | Tata |
Model | Bonneville | Indica |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |