2004 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 394 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Bonneville | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
