2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 407 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bonneville | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 129 L |
