1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1997 Skoda Octavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 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 167 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 455 kg more than 1997 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1997 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 1997 Skoda Octavia 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 | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Bonneville | Octavia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |