1995 Lexus GS vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, both 1995 Lexus GS and 1995 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 154 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. 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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Lexus GS 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Lexus Pontiac
Model GS Bonneville
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3969 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 290 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.5 mm 86.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1824 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 68 L