1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Bonneville | Musso |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
