2002 Audi A6 vs. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Audi A6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 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, 2002 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 1992 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | A6 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
