1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | V8 Vantage | Firebird |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |