1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 530 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
