2004 BMW 645 vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2004 BMW 645 and 2004 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 645. (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 645. 2004 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 645 | GTO |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |