2005 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 730 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
