2007 BMW 730 vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac GTO. (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 730 | GTO |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |