1989 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Because 2012 BMW 530 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport, 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Trans Sport | 530 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2968 mm |
