1990 Maserati Royale vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 1990 Maserati Royale is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Royale weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.

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. 1990 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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