2004 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2004 AC Aceca | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Aceca | Firebird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |