2003 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (200 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 331 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Bonneville. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Bonneville | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 192 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
