1978 BMW B7 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | B7 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 332 Nm |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |