2009 Acura TL vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 14 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, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (206 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | TL | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
