1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1986 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki Samurai 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 751 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 1986 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1986 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Firehawk | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
