2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 6 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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
Because 2006 TVR Tuscan 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 2006 TVR Tuscan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2006 TVR Tuscan 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Bonneville | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
