1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 160 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.
Because 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 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, 1999 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 1999 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | A4 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
