2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | GTO | 520 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
