1971 Austin Maxi vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1971 Austin Maxi and 1971 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin Maxi. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1971 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin Maxi | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Maxi | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1483 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |