2005 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 316 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |