1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1985 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 380 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Renault Espace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace will offer significantly more control. 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 (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1985 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 1985 Renault Espace 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 1985 Renault Espace | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Bonneville | Espace |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |