2008 BMW 528 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 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 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 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 528 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 528 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
