2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 13 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. Both 2008 Buick Lucerne and 1995 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 53 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Lucerne | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |