1989 BMW 750 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1989 BMW 750 and 1989 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1989 Pontiac Grand Am has manual transmission. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 750 | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 69 L |