1985 BMW 333 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 15 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 128 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (461 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 333 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 333 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
