2009 BMW M5 vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 637 kg more than 2002 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 M5 (520 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M5 | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M5 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 520 Nm | 461 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |