2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. 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 100 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 120 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2004 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 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.
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2004 Pontiac GTO | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | GTO | 335 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |