2007 BMW 335 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 1 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 BMW 335. 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 (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 335 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
