1988 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1988 Buick Electra and 1999 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 172 kg more than 1988 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |
