1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (305 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 316 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (454 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Virage | Firebird |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |