1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1984 Renault Rodeo
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault Rodeo would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 961 kg more than 1984 Renault Rodeo.
Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault Rodeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault Rodeo. (72 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1984 Renault Rodeo | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Firehawk | Rodeo |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 72 Nm |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 109 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |