1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 283 kg more than 2010 BMW 116. 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 116 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
