1991 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1991 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1991 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Bonneville | A8 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
