2006 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 36 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 260 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 730 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
