1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 740 kg more than 1987 BMW Z1. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW Z1. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW Z1 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW Z1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Z1 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |
