1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 484 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firehawk | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4795 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
