1997 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 417 kg more than 2001 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 850 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 461 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |