1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 11 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (447 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Firebird | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
