2004 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 46 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (237 Nm). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 525 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 324 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |