2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 536 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1997 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1997 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |