2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac GTO | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | GTO | Z4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5969 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |