2005 Maybach 57 vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2005 Maybach 57 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 542 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 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57. 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 Maybach 57 (900 Nm) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 57 | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Maybach | Pontiac |
| Model | 57 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |
