2004 BMW 318 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 318 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |