1996 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1996 Suzuki Esteem
To start off, both 1996 Pontiac Firebird and 1996 Suzuki Esteem 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 48 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 538 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Esteem, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Esteem.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Pontiac Firebird | 1996 Suzuki Esteem | |
Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
Model | Firebird | Esteem |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3353 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |