2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2000 Rover 75
To start off, both 2000 Pontiac Firebird and 2000 Rover 75 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 79 more horse power than 2000 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 75, 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 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Pontiac Firebird | 2000 Rover 75 | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Firebird | 75 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |