1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 43 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, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 300 kg more than 2013 BMW X1.
Because 2013 BMW X1 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, 2013 BMW X1 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | X1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
