2001 Lexus RX vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2001 Lexus RX and 2001 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Lexus RX. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus RX weights approximately 335 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2001 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lexus RX 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lexus RX | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Lexus | Pontiac |
| Model | RX | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
