2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 482 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Express | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
