1971 Maserati Mexico vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Maserati Mexico is newer by 1 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Maserati Mexico.
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. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Maserati Mexico | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Mexico | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |