2006 BMW 530 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Fiero has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 530 | Fiero |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2826 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2380 mm |