1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (325 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1985 Pontiac Firebird
Make BMW Pontiac
Model Dinan Firebird
Year Released 1995 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 5013 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 325 Nm
Top Speed 321 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2570 mm


 

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