2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz S and 2002 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 936 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz S | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | S | Firebird |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 801 Nm | 461 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |