2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 5698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
