1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 786 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | 125 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |
