2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 9 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 352 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Firebird | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1528 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
