1946 GAZ M-20 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 221 kg more than 1946 GAZ M-20.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 GAZ M-20 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | GAZ | Pontiac |
| Model | M-20 | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
