1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 685 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Firehawk | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
