1991 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 515 kg more than 1991 BMW 320. 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 Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 320 | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 320 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
