1993 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 23 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 BMW M5. (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M5 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
