2008 BMW 120 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 120 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 1344 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
