1998 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 522 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1997 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1997 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | E | Firebird |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7410 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 848 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1528 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |