1988 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 BMW M5. (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M5. (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M5 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
