1984 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 10 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Firebird | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Firebird | 928 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
