1994 Ford Tempo vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (134 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 152 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (203 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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