2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 339 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4572 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1719 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |