1971 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | GTO |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
