2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 10 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 778 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. 2010 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Firebird | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
