1978 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 BMW 520. 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 520 | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 520 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
