1987 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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 171 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 497 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 320 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
