1988 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 316 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |