1996 Honda Today vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Honda Today 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 (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 850 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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 (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today 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 Today | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Today | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
