1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 20 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 63 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Navara.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Firebird | Navara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
