Your car comparison
Here's how the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and the 1998 Pontiac Firebird measure up.
2dr Cpe
$11,710
Starting MSRP
2dr Cpe Firebird
$18,015
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||
| 2-door | 2-door | - |
| Seats | ||
| 5 | 4 | - |
| Engine | ||
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115.0-hp, 2.2-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
200.0-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||
| 0 | 0 | - |
| Size | ||
| 180.7" length, 53.0" height | 193.8" length, 52.7" height | - |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||
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Taupe Graphite Pewter Gray |
Light Gray Taupe |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||
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3-Speed A/T M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T |
M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||
| Compact | Subcompact | - |
Wheels |
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| Spare Wheel Size | ||
| 14 x 4 in | 16 x 4 in | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||
| 14 x 6 in | 16 x 7.5 in | - |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | N/A | - |
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Aluminum | - |
| Front Wheel Size | ||
| 14 x 6 in | 16 x 7.5 in | - |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Aluminum | - |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 105 | 105 | - |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| 525 | 690 | - |
Engine |
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| Displacement | ||
| 2.2L/133 | 3.8L/231 | - |
| Engine Type | ||
| Gas L4 | Gas V6 | - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 135 @ 3600 | 225 @ 4000 | - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 115 @ 5000 | 200 @ 5200 | - |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Cruising Range - City | ||
| 360.00 mi | 294.50 mi | - |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
| 510.00 mi | 465.00 mi | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
| 24 MPG | 19 MPG | - |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
| 34 MPG | 30 MPG | - |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | - |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Trailing Axle | Salisbury Axle | - |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| MacPherson Strut | Short/Long Arm | - |
Brakes |
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| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| - | Yes | - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| - | 11.9 x 1.02 in | - |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Brake Type | ||
| Power | Power | - |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | - |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
| 10.2 x 0.79 in | 11.8 x 1.27 in | - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | - | - |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| N/A | N/A | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
| 15.0 gal | 15.5 gal | - |
Steering |
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| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
| N/A | 42.5 ft | - |
| Steering Type | ||
| Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | - |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| 2.6 | 2.67 | - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| 14.7 | 16.9 | - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
| 35.6 ft | 41.9 ft | - |
Tires |
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| Front Tire Size | ||
| P195/70R14 | P215/60R16 | - |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| T115/70D14 | T135/60R16 | - |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P195/70R14 | P215/60R16 | - |
Trailering |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
| - | 1000 lbs | - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
| - | 100 lbs | - |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||
| 2584 lbs | 3340 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
| 68.7 in | 74.5 in | - |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||
| 54.9 in | 55.8 in | - |
| Passenger Volume | ||
| 87.2 ft³ | 84.0 ft³ | - |
| Front Leg Room | ||
| 41.9 in | 43.0 in | - |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 104.1 in | 101.1 in | - |
| Trunk Volume | ||
| 13.2 ft³ | 12.9 ft³ | - |
| Second Hip Room | ||
| 49.5 in | 44.4 in | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||
| 53.9 in | 57.4 in | - |
| Front Hip Room | ||
| 50.0 in | 52.8 in | - |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||
| 5.7 in | 4.0 in | - |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 4 | - |
| Track Width, Front | ||
| 57.6 in | 60.7 in | - |
| Second Head Room | ||
| 36.6 in | 35.3 in | - |
| Track Width, Rear | ||
| 56.4 in | 60.6 in | - |
| Length, Overall | ||
| 180.7 in | 193.4 in | - |
| Liftover Height | ||
| 26.1 in | 35.1 in | - |
| Second Leg Room | ||
| 32.7 in | 28.9 in | - |
| Height, Overall | ||
| 53.0 in | 52.0 in | - |
| Front Head Room | ||
| 37.6 in | 37.2 in | - |