2002 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 372 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. 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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (298 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. (175 Nm). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Vibe. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Vibe | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |