1980 Matra-Simca Murena vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1980 Matra-Simca Murena is newer by 10 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 939 kg more than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 1980 Matra-Simca Murena has manual transmission. 1980 Matra-Simca Murena 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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