2005 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 730 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |