1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1975 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. 1975 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 335 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
