2001 BMW 745 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 745 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3140 mm |
