2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic
To start off, both 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible and 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible. 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 Convertible | 2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Automatic | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3783 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
