2004 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 298 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Bonneville | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
