1996 Chrysler Viper vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1996 Chrysler Viper is newer by 1 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 91 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Viper.
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 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Viper | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Viper | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
