2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 418 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sportage | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3140 mm |
