1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 8 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, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Samsung SM5. (133 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1998 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 55 kg more than 1998 Samsung SM5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Samsung SM5 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 1998 Samsung SM5. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Samsung SM5. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Samsung |
| Model | Bonneville | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
