2002 BMW 735 vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2002 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 735 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 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.
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2002 BMW 735 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 735 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |