1992 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. Both 1992 Oldsmobile 88 and 1998 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile 88. 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, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile 88. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile 88 | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | 88 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
