1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Century 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 1978 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Pontiac | Buick |
| Model | Bonneville | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
