1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 23 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Firebird | Borrego |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2825 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |