1976 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
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1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 BMW X6 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Firebird | X6 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2195 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |