2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (301 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Sierra | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
