1986 BMW 730 vs. 1986 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1986 BMW 730 and 1986 Pontiac 6000 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 6000. 1986 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 BMW 730 | 1986 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 730 | 6000 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |