2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Ram | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
