1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Because 1988 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Tipo | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
