1999 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre has automatic transmission and 1999 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1999 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Firebird | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Firebird | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
