2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 116 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Firebird | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 92 L |
