2007 Hyundai Azera vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Azera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
Because 1970 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 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Azera, 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Azera | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Azera | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3210 mm |
