2007 BMW 118 vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 17 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118.
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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 118 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |