2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 920 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daewoo Kalos, 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2009 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daewoo Kalos | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
Model | Kalos | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |