2008 BMW 120 vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 120 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
