2009 BMW 550 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 14 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.
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 550 (491 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 550 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5735 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |