1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 BMW 135. 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 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 135. (406 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 135 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2659 mm |
