1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 37 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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 405 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 1973 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Bonneville | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2728 mm |
