2002 BMW Z4 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 BMW Z4 is newer by 27 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, 2002 BMW Z4 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 719 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z4. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW Z4 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | Z4 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3140 mm |