1991 GMC Jimmy vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 199 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.

Because 1991 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 GMC Jimmy 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 GMC Jimmy. (407 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 GMC Jimmy. 1991 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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