1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 765 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | 118 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
