2000 Holden Berlina vs. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Holden Berlina 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 2000 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Berlina | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Berlina | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
