2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 41 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.

Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (314 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Nissan Terrano II 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Nissan Pontiac
Model Terrano II Bonneville
Year Released 2002 2004
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2988 cc 4556 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.9:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1719 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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