2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1980 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. 2002 Bentley State Limousine has automatic transmission and 1992 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1992 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley State Limousine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley State Limousine | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | State Limousine | Firebird |
Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |