2002 BMW 332 vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2002 BMW 332 and 2002 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 332 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |