1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Pontiac GTO | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | GTO | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |