1996 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 26 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 (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 25 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 @ 3900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 840 | GTO |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |