1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 5.8 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
