2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 848 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | MCC | Pontiac |
| Model | ForTwo | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 3353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2570 mm |
