1980 GMC Jimmy vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 GMC Jimmy. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1980 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Jimmy 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Jimmy. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 GMC Jimmy | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Jimmy | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
