2000 Lotus M250 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2000 Lotus M250 and 2000 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Lotus M250. (176 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 865 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus M250 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | M250 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
