2006 BMW 335 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 505 kg more than 2006 BMW 335.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 335. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 335 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3140 mm |