1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 26 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Firebird | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1869 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
