1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2005 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 545 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
