1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, both 1995 Pontiac Firehawk and 1995 Rover 214 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 649 kg more than 1995 Rover 214.
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, 1995 Rover 214, 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Firehawk | 214 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
