1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Venture 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 205 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Venture | Firebird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |