2004 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 1 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 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 196 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 509 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2004 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2004 Lada Niva 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:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Niva | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
