2000 Pontiac Piranha vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 179 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Piranha | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Piranha | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
