1999 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 1999 Pontiac Bonneville and 1999 Saab 05-Sep 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 (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 Saab 05-Sep.
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 (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1999 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 1999 Saab 05-Sep 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 1999 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Pontiac | Saab |
| Model | Bonneville | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
