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Buick Regal vs. Pontiac Firebird

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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

Engine comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 30 Hwy
19 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
11.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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

Suspension comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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

Steering comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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

Measurements comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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

Safety comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 Pontiac Firebird
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 Pontiac Firebird
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 Pontiac Firebird
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
512
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
105

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2017 Buick Regal2002 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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