2007 BMW 118 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 760 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 118 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |