Pontiac Firebird (1995 – 1997) vs Acura TL (1995 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 196 hp at most. The Acura TL has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 200 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. The Acura TL is the lighter car, from 1,492 kg against 1,528 kg. At 4,971 mm, the Pontiac Firebird is 107 mm longer than the Acura TL.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1995 – 1997
|
Acura
TL
1995 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1995 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 148 – 196 hp | 177 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 257 – 302 Nm | 230 – 285 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.8 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,318 – 1,321 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,528 – 1,662 kg | 1,492 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.