1984 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 262 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 316 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1074 kg | 1336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |