2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Bonneville | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
