1986 BMW 735 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 26 kg more than 1986 BMW 735.
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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 735 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |