1989 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1989 Toyota Model F

To start off, both 1989 Pontiac Bonneville and 1989 Toyota Model F 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 69 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Toyota Model F is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Toyota Model F. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Pontiac Bonneville 1989 Toyota Model F
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Bonneville Model F
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1812 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.6 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2240 mm


 

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