2000 BMW 323 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 28 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 BMW 323. (168 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 560 kg more than 2000 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 323 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
