1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
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, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Pontiac | Maybach |
| Model | Bonneville | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3828 mm |
