2004 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1966 Pontiac GTO. (366 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M5 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
