2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2007 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indigo 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 2007 Tata Indigo
Make Pontiac Tata
Model Bonneville Indigo
Year Released 2001 2007
Engine Size 3800 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 115 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1434 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2460 mm


 

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