2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 320 | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |