1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 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 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 191 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. 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 (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 123 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7456 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 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 | 1676 kg | 1485 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 | 64 L | 51 L |
