1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 18 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 188 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Firehawk | Z |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4246 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
