1981 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 725 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
