2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Fiat Palio. 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Palio 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:
2002 Fiat Palio | 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Palio | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |