2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 583 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Carnival | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |