2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Firebird | 330 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |