1971 BMW 3 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 3 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |