2000 Ford Puma vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2000 Ford Puma 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 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma 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 Ford Puma | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Puma | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 3783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |