2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Centieme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Centieme would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme 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, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Centieme | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
