1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 37 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 17 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2968 mm |
