1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Firebird | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |
