1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 646 kg more than 1948 GAZ M-20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1948 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1948 GAZ M-20 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:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | GAZ | Pontiac |
| Model | M-20 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
