1985 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. Both 1985 Pontiac Firebird and 1987 Pontiac Fiero are equipped with a 2,827 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 144 kg more than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Firebird | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2380 mm |
