2008 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 525 | GTO |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6549 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |