2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 369 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2004 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2004 Skoda Octavia 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Bonneville | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |