1989 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. 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 13 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari 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 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari 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.
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1989 Pontiac Bonneville | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Pontiac | Tata |
Model | Bonneville | Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |