1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 13 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 575 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa 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.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | Testarossa | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |