1990 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport and 1990 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 117 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Because 1990 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Trans Sport | Firebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |