1992 BMW 740 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 740 | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
