1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | GTO | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |
