1999 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Bonneville | S80 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2835 mm |
