1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1995 Ferrari 512 M and 1995 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Because 1995 Ferrari 512 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ferrari 512 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 512 M | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3791 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |