2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 44 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 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (312 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Dodge Pontiac
Model Charger Bonneville
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 312 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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