2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 71 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 2010 Infiniti FX 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 2010 Infiniti FX. 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (312 Nm). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac Bonneville 2010 Infiniti FX
Make Pontiac Infiniti
Model Bonneville FX
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 355 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1648 kg 1719 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 90 L


 

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