2009 BMW 335 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 335 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |