2007 BMW 650 vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 41 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 (488 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (447 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 650 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
