2007 BMW 118 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 386 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 118 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |