1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | X6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2933 mm |
