1998 BMW V12 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW V12 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | V12 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1605 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
