2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Quattroporte | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3140 mm |