2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 12 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 133 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 537 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Bonneville | Rio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
