1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | RX-7 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |