2008 BMW 550 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 2008 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 550 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
