2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 116 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
Model | Bonneville | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |