1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4 vs. 1993 Pontiac Firebird 5.7
To start off, both 1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4 and 1993 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 (275 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4 | 1993 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3353 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 275 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
