1983 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 860 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 525 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |