1999 BMW V12 vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.
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 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW V12 | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | V12 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5990 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2105 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
