1978 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero

To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.

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. 1988 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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