2002 BMW Z4 vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 BMW Z4 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 Z4 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 595 kg more than 2002 BMW Z4.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z4. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW Z4 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.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW Z4 | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | Z4 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |