1994 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore. 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, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Commodore | 1999 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Commodore | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
