2001 BMW M vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M. 2001 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 BMW M | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M | Firebird |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |