1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, both 1995 Nissan Serena 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Nissan Serena 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 Nissan Serena. 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 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena 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:

1995 Nissan Serena 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Nissan Pontiac
Model Serena Bonneville
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2283 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 74 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2700 mm


 

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