2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 631 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.

Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (343 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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