2008 BMW 550 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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 550 (489 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 550 | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
