2009 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 330 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7456 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 563 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |