2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Dodge Stratus 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, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm). This means 1996 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Stratus | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
