2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
Because 2002 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 911 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Bonneville | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 100.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
