1996 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 740. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 740 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |