1999 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 505 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Firebird.
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1999 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |