2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2003 Proton 300
To start off, both 2003 Pontiac Bonneville and 2003 Proton 300 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 125 more horse power than 2003 Proton 300. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Proton 300. 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 300. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton 300 has manual transmission. 2003 Proton 300 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:
2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2003 Proton 300 | |
Make | Pontiac | Proton |
Model | Bonneville | 300 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |