1997 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Peugeot 508
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 508 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 508 (201 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 508 should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 2012 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm). This means 2012 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Peugeot 508 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Peugeot |
| Model | Bonneville | 508 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1853 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2817 mm |
