1995 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (241 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 112 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Pontiac Subaru
Model Bonneville Legacy
Year Released 1995 2006
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 241 HP 242 HP
Torque 387 Nm 310 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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