2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 449 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 (313 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender 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:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Defender | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
