1979 BMW 725 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 725 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |
