2007 Maybach 62 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 749 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 62 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Maybach | Pontiac |
| Model | 62 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2855 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3830 mm | 3140 mm |
