1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 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 (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 328 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Prelude 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:
1996 Honda Prelude | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Prelude | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |