1972 BMW 3 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 2 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 3 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 5792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |