1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1979 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 660 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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. 1979 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1979 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Lemans |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |