1993 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1993 Pontiac Firebird and 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Firebird (275 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1993 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1993 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Pontiac Firebird | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Firebird | SL |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 190 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
