1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
