2002 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 511 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. 2002 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Firebird | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2604 mm |
