2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 594 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Smart | Pontiac |
| Model | ForTwo | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 59 L |
