1996 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger
To start off, both 1996 Pontiac Firebird and 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger weights approximately 282 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Firebird. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger has automatic transmission and 1996 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1996 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Pontiac Firebird | 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | |
Make | Pontiac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Firebird | Challenger |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3353 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |