2006 BMW 740 vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (303 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 740 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
