2007 BMW 116 vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 323 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 116 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
