1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1251 kg more than 2002 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental | Firebird |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 461 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |