1978 Austin Maxi vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1978 Austin Maxi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1978 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Maxi. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Maxi | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Maxi | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 373 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 | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3140 mm |