1998 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 468 kg more than 1995 TVR Griffith.
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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Pontiac Firebird | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Pontiac | TVR |
Model | Firebird | Griffith |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3353 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 147 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |