2002 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2002 BMW M3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 890 kg more than 2002 BMW M3.

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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW M3. (480 Nm). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW M3. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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