2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. 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 68 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Toyota Corolla. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
