2009 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 120 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |
