1991 Acura Legend vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1991 Acura Legend. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Acura Legend. 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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1991 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | Legend | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
