1999 BMW LMR vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 BMW LMR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW LMR (600 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW LMR should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 375 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW LMR. (355 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW LMR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW LMR | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | LMR | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
