2001 Honda S2000 vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2001 Honda S2000 and 2001 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 82 kg more than 2001 Honda S2000.
Because 2001 Honda S2000 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 2001 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S2000. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2001 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S2000 | 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | S2000 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
