2007 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (454 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 550 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |