2000 GMC Savana vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 770 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2000 GMC Savana 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 2000 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Savana | 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Savana | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |