1988 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 1 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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 194 kg more than 1988 Pontiac 6000. 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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac 6000 | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | 6000 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
