2009 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Audi S8 is newer by 4 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 493 kg more than 2009 Audi S8.
Because 2009 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 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, 2009 Audi S8 (540 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (313 Nm). This means 2009 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi S8 | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Audi | Pontiac |
Model | S8 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 313 Nm |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |