2002 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Acura NSX 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 2002 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Pontiac Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Acura | Pontiac |
Model | NSX | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |