2002 Honda City vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 618 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | City | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
