2000 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 and 2000 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 145. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 145 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1369 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 54 L |