2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 13 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 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 33 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (203 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ferrari |
| Model | Firebird | 458 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |
