2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 449 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |