2007 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (147 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 330 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1680 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |