1999 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 213 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Bonneville | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2820 mm |
