1994 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 132 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX.
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 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda NSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | NSX | Firebird |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |