1991 BMW M12 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 BMW M12. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW M12.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW M12. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M12 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |
