1989 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Pontiac | Honda |
Model | Bonneville | Accord |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1491 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |