2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 721 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.

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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Express 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
Make Chevrolet Pontiac
Model Express Firehawk
Year Released 2006 1995
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4292 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 195 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 464 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2402 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 54 L


 

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