1988 BMW 730 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 185 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 390 kg more than 1988 BMW 730.
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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 730 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |