1957 BMW 502 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 271 kg more than 1957 BMW 502.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 502 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 502 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |