2006 BMW 130 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 130 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |