2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 298 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (313 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac Bonneville 1994 Subaru Legacy
Make Pontiac Subaru
Model Bonneville Legacy
Year Released 2005 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 2212 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 313 Nm 190 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1668 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1410 mm