1977 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 158 kg more than 1977 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 530 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |