1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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, 2007 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Commodore 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) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Pontiac | Holden |
Model | Firebird | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |