1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental 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 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Continental | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
