1990 BMW 850 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 850 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 7456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |