2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
