1971 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 960 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | Touring | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |