1988 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 266 kg more than 1994 Rover 400. 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, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Bonneville | 1994 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Bonneville | 400 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
