1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 214 kg more than 1990 Pontiac 6000. 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | 6000 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
