2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (327 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Malibu | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
