1996 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2003 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2003 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra 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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3270 mm |
