2008 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 3 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, 2008 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 788 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 2008 GMC Canyon 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, 2008 GMC Canyon 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, 2008 GMC Canyon (328 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (312 Nm). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Canyon | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
