2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 51 kg more than 2002 Seat Alhambra. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Alhambra. (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Pontiac Bonneville 2002 Seat Alhambra
Make Pontiac Seat
Model Bonneville Alhambra
Year Released 2003 2002
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.1 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 1668 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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