1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (240 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 595 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3.
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 Bonneville (484 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Z3. (320 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Z3. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Z3 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | Z3 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 484 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |