2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
