1959 BMW 600 vs. 1986 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600.
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, 1986 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1986 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |
