2002 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 BMW 735.
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 Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 735 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 735 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
