1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1992 Toyota Camry

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Camry 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 171 kg more than 1992 Toyota Camry.

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, 1992 Toyota Camry, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (255 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Pontiac Firehawk 1992 Toyota Camry
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Firehawk Camry
Year Released 1995 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 464 Nm 255 Nm
Top Speed 257 km/hour 227 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1681 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 70 L


 

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