2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 29 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 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan 350Z | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | 350Z | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5735 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |