2007 BMW 650 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 650 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |