2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (305 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | V8 Vantage | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 454 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |