1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 328 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
