2004 BMW 545 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 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, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
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) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 545 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |
