2001 Ford Ka vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Ford Ka is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Ford Ka. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ka. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Ka | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ka | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |