1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
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.
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1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Firebird | 530 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |