2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 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 121 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 885 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise 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:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Elise | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
