1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 1999 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 141 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1988 Pontiac Banshee | 1999 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Banshee | Firebird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4042 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 200 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |