2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.

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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo GTV 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Alfa Romeo Pontiac
Model GTV Bonneville
Year Released 2005 1996
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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