2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 317 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (203 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Firebird | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
