1998 Honda Legend vs. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 205 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 89 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Legend 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Honda Pontiac
Model Legend Bonneville
Year Released 1998 1992
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 205 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1636 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2820 mm


 

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