1996 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1991 Seat Toledo

To start off, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 544 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1991 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1991 Seat Toledo 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 Pontiac Bonneville 1991 Seat Toledo
Make Pontiac Seat
Model Bonneville Toledo
Year Released 1996 1991
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 318 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1016 kg
Vehicle Length 5120 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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