1984 McLaren MP4 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1984 McLaren MP4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 McLaren MP4 (741 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 556 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1984 McLaren MP4.
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. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1984 McLaren MP4 has manual transmission. 1984 McLaren MP4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 McLaren MP4 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | McLaren | Pontiac |
| Model | MP4 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1990 kg |
