2002 Honda Lagreat vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Honda Lagreat is newer by 1 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Honda Lagreat. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Lagreat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 432 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2002 Honda Lagreat, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Lagreat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Lagreat | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Lagreat | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2570 mm |
