1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1992 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volkswagen Golf 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 491 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Golf. (145 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Golf.
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1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1992 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Firehawk | Golf |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |