2002 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. 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. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 331 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 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928. 2002 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Firebird | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Firebird | 928 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 408 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |