2002 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander 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. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 381 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2002 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Highlander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 220 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |