2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (200 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 184 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Pickup | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Pickup | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |