1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Firebird | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2825 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |