1999 Pontiac Montana vs. 1999 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1999 Pontiac Montana and 1999 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 1999 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Montana. 1999 Pontiac Montana 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. 1999 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Montana | 1999 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Montana | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
