2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2001 Opel Corsa 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 521 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 2001 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa, 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsa | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
