2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 14 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. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 10 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro. 2009 Dodge Nitro 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. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Nitro | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |