1988 Maserati 228 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 Maserati 228 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 725 kg more than 1988 Maserati 228.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 228. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1988 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1988 Maserati 228 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:
| 1988 Maserati 228 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | 228 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
