1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2003 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2003 TVR Tamora is newer by 13 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, 2003 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tamora 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Tamora. (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2003 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Firebird | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| 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 | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
