2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 420 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Sorento | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 313 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |