1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 164 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 5.8 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 7456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |