1998 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 28 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 115 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 (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 730 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
