1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 83 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630. 2005 BMW 630 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. 2005 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2005 BMW 630 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Firehawk | 630 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 300 Nm |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |