1990 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 525 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
