2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1991 Ford Laser
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Laser would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1991 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 625 kg more than 1991 Ford Laser. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1991 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | Laser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
