1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 157 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Corvette | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |