1988 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1988 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 Chevrolet Camaro (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Firebird. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
Model | Firebird | Camaro |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2827 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |