2002 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Firebird | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |
