1999 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 385 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
Because 1989 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Pontiac Bonneville | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Bonneville | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |