1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. Both 1992 Cadillac Brougham and 1996 Pontiac Firebird are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 405 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Brougham | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |
