1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 325.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Banshee | 325 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
