2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 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 3,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 751 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Firebird | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3784 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
