1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, both 1987 Pontiac Firebird and 1987 TVR Type S were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1987 TVR Type S | |
Make | Pontiac | TVR |
Model | Firebird | Type S |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2825 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2300 mm |