2007 BMW M6 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M6 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M6 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3140 mm |