2000 Peugeot Kart Up vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | Kart Up | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
