1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 555 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Firebird | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
