2000 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, both 2000 Plymouth Breeze 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 2,391 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 3 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.

Because 2000 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 2000 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Breeze, 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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (203 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Breeze.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Plymouth Breeze 2000 Pontiac Firebird
Make Plymouth Pontiac
Model Breeze Firebird
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2391 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 132 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 203 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1347 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 54 L


 

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