2005 Lexus SC vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, both 2005 Lexus SC 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 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 74 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 Lexus SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus SC (442 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lexus SC 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Lexus Pontiac
Model SC Bonneville
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4277 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 442 Nm 313 Nm
Engine Bore Size 91 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1742 kg 1668 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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