2003 Chevrolet SS vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SS and 2003 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SS (430 HP) has 155 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SS should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 59 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet SS.
Because 2003 Chevrolet SS 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 2003 Chevrolet SS. 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 Chevrolet SS (583 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SS | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | SS | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
