1985 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 920 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 316 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |