2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3. 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | LR3 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |