2007 BMW 335 vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 335 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
