1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 3 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJR-15 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
