1992 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville (353 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 1992 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Pontiac Bonneville | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Bonneville | Forester |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
