2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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 (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Bonneville | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 115 L |