2003 Pininfarina Enjoy vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. (133 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 755 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Pininfarina Enjoy 1997 Pontiac Firebird
Make Pininfarina Pontiac
Model Enjoy Firebird
Year Released 2003 1997
Engine Size 1794 cc 3785 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 133 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 750 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1080 mm 1310 mm


 

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