2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 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. Both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2000 Pontiac Bonneville are equipped with a 4,565 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac STS weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 2007 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | STS | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
