2009 BMW 125 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 1970 Pontiac GTO
Make BMW Pontiac
Model 125 GTO
Year Released 2009 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 7460 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 678 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 67 L


 

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