1957 BMW 600 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 924 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2570 mm |
