1989 GMC Suburban vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1989 GMC Suburban 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1989 GMC Suburban | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Suburban | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2820 mm |