2006 BMW 323 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 323 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7473 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
