2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia

To start off, both 2001 Pontiac Firebird and 2001 Skoda Fabia 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 236 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 458 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2001 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2001 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Pontiac Firebird 2001 Skoda Fabia
Make Pontiac Skoda
Model Firebird Fabia
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5663 cc 1422 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 310 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1528 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 45 L


 

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