1998 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 48 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Firebird | 325 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3353 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
