1999 BMW 323 vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, both 1999 BMW 323 and 1999 Pontiac Rageous were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 323 | Rageous |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2970 mm |