2007 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2007 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 12 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. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 269 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.

Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. 2007 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Buick LaCrosse 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
Make Buick Pontiac
Model LaCrosse Firehawk
Year Released 2007 1995
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 5735 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 0 HP
Torque 312 Nm 464 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1681 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 54 L