2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 83 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Equinox | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
