1988 Maserati Royale vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous

To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 Maserati Royale. 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. 1988 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1999 Pontiac Rageous has manual transmission. 1999 Pontiac Rageous will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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