2008 BMW 540 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 540 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7462 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |