1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 426 kg more than 1996 Audi A3. 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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (136 Nm). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | A3 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
