2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 151 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (298 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
