2006 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 11 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. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 BMW 320.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 320 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |