1942 Maserati 8CL vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 8CL (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 8CL should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1942 Maserati 8CL.
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. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1942 Maserati 8CL has manual transmission. 1942 Maserati 8CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Maserati 8CL | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | 8CL | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1942 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3140 mm |