1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Maserati 450 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | 450 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4476 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |