2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 987 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Range Rover | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
