1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 604 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
