2009 BMW 635 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635.
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, 2009 BMW 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Pontiac GTO. (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 635 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 635 | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 366 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2930 mm |