1992 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 26 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 218 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 520 | GTO |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 366 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |