2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 649 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sportage | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Sportage | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |