1999 Mazda Demio vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1999 Mazda Demio 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 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Demio has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Demio 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 Mazda Demio | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Demio | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |