1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 88 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Rexton.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Bonneville | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
