2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Escalade | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
