1963 BMW 502 vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 502 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
