2006 BMW 760 vs. 1983 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Firebird. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 1983 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 760 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
