2001 BMW M vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 BMW M. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M | GTO |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |
