1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 16 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 24 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 288 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Bonneville | Vibe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |
