2006 Lancia Phedra vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2006 Lancia Phedra 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 36 kg more than 2006 Lancia Phedra. 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 (312 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Phedra. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Phedra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Phedra 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:

2006 Lancia Phedra 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Lancia Pontiac
Model Phedra Bonneville
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 312 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1612 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 68 L


 

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