1989 Fiat Vivace vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Vivace and 1989 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 Fiat Vivace. 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, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Vivace. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Fiat Vivace | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Vivace | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2820 mm |