Buick Regal vs. Pontiac Firebird
Highlights
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$27,065
|
$20,050
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 30 Hwy
|
19 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
182 hp
|
200 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol
|
Gas V6
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/145
|
3.8L/231
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
182 @ 6700
|
200 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
172 @ 4900
|
225 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 30 Hwy
|
19 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
11.6 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/50VR18
|
P235/55R16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/50VR18
|
P235/55R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R17
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x -TBD- in
|
16 x 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x -TBD- in
|
16 x 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x -TBD- in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson strut
|
Short/Long Arm
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
4-Link
|
Salisbury Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
N/A
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
N/A
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr
|
Power Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
17
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
41 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
97 ft³
|
88 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
29 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
46 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
101 in
|
| Length, Overall |
190 in
|
193 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
75 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
35 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
13 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,605 lbs
|
3,319 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
512
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
105
|
Brakes
| 2017 Buick Regal | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Power
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.4 x -TBD- in
|
12.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2017 Buick Regal is more reliable than the 2002 Pontiac Firebird according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2017 Regal versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2002 Firebird.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2017 Buick Regal is more fuel efficient than the 2002 Pontiac Firebird with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird is cheaper than the 2017 Buick Regal with a $20,050 starting MSRP versus a $27,065 starting MSRP.
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