1989 Audi 200 vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1989 Audi 200 and 1989 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 200 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 1989 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 1989 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 200, 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, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 200. (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 200 | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | 200 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
