2003 Lancia Thesis 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 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 152 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (313 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Thesis | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 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 | 1820 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
