2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 152 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (203 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Pontiac Firebird | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Firebird | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |