1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 10 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Bonneville | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
