2008 BMW 120 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 34 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, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 120 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3140 mm |