2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 21 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60.
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, 2011 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Bonneville | S60 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
