2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 2001 Pontiac Firebird and 2001 Pontiac Grand Am 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 98 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. 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 Pontiac Grand Am, 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 (461 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Firebird | 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Firebird | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |