2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Grand Prix | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |