2001 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 320 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 69 L |
