2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2011 Opel Meriva is newer by 10 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 30 more horse power than 2011 Opel Meriva. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Meriva.

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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Meriva. (175 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Meriva. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Meriva 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.

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