2004 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.

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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 BMW 730 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
Make BMW Pontiac
Model 730 Firehawk
Year Released 2004 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 225 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 464 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 54 L


 

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