2001 Mahindra Bolero vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2001 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 1 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 209 more horse power than 2001 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.

Because 2001 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mahindra Bolero. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2001 Mahindra Bolero 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:

2001 Mahindra Bolero 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Mahindra Pontiac
Model Bolero Bonneville
Year Released 2001 2000
Engine Size 2523 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 62 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1780 kg 1630 kg


 

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