1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1951 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G. 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. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1951 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1951 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Maserati A6G 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Maserati Pontiac
Model A6G Bonneville
Year Released 1951 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1953 cc 6556 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 2105 kg
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 3140 mm


 

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