1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 42 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Bonneville | 118 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |