1994 BMW 854 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 24 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 42 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 165 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 (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 854 | GTO |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |