2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS 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 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 12 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2002 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS. 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | CTS | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
