2004 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 426 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 320 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |