1974 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | 535 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2968 mm |
