2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 7 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 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 84 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.

Because 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2012 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac Bonneville 2012 Hyundai Terracan
Make Pontiac Hyundai
Model Bonneville Terracan
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 191 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 300 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 2155 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 13.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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