1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Brooklands | Firebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |