1999 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 8 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 431 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
