1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1998 Isuzu Hombre and 1998 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. (190 Nm). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. 1998 Isuzu Hombre has automatic transmission and 1998 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1998 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
Model | Hombre | Firebird |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 257 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |