1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 21 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, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| 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 | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
