2005 Maserati MC12 vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2005 Maserati MC12 and 2005 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 384 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
Because 2005 Maserati MC12 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 2005 Maserati MC12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati MC12 | 2005 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | MC12 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
