1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 73 kg more than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy 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, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Bonneville | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
