2003 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 730. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 730 | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 730 | GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 536 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |