1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | S3 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 275 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
