2000 Acura MDX vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Acura MDX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX 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, 2000 Acura MDX (346 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm). This means 2000 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | MDX | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
