1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 136 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Firehawk | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 370 Nm |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |