1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 14 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 197 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.

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, 2009 Honda Accord, 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Pontiac Firehawk 2009 Honda Accord
Make Pontiac Honda
Model Firehawk Accord
Year Released 1995 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 464 Nm 192 Nm
Top Speed 257 km/hour 215 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1681 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 65 L


 

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