1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 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 1001 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | 1000 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |