1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Alto 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 203 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1988 Suzuki Alto has manual transmission. 1988 Suzuki Alto 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 | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Bonneville | Alto |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 55 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |
