2009 BMW 125 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 35 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 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 784 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.

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 (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 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:

2009 BMW 125 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Make BMW Pontiac
Model 125 Bonneville
Year Released 2009 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 7473 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 468 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3140 mm


 

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