1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 17 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. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 197 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva. (230 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Firehawk | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4673 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2707 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
