1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1997 Pontiac Firebird and 1997 Toyota Avensis 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 75 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (123 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Avensis, 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Avensis |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |