2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 271 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Silverado | Firebird |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 461 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2570 mm |