1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, both 1997 Pontiac Firebird and 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 800 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (454 Nm). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Firebird | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3170 mm |
