2006 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 330 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
