1999 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1999 GMC Safari 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 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Safari | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 54 L |