2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (290 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Prix | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
