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