1941 Maserati 8 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1941 Maserati 8 has manual transmission. 1941 Maserati 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Maserati 8 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | 8 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |