1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Camaro and 1997 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Camaro | Firebird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3391 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |