1990 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 201 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Trans Am | 325 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
