2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 853 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 1976 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 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Elantra 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:
2008 Hyundai Elantra | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Elantra | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3140 mm |