2000 Pontiac Piranha vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 141 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.

Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha, 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. 2000 Pontiac Piranha has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Piranha will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Pontiac Piranha 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
Make Pontiac Pontiac
Model Piranha Firehawk
Year Released 2000 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2199 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 212 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 464 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2600 mm


 

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