1958 BMW 600 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1958 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2750 mm |
