2005 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 530 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 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 | 1635 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
