2006 Acura TSX vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Acura TSX is newer by 6 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX. 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TSX | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | TSX | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1450 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
