2008 Kia Carnival vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Carnival | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7460 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
