2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 11 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, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 543 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bonneville | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2173 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 83 L |
