2008 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 33 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 710 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 320 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3140 mm |
