Chevrolet Camaro III vs Pontiac Firebird III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Chevrolet · 1982–1992
Camaro III
- Power
- 172 kW234 PS

Pontiac · 1982–1992
Firebird III
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 67–186 kW91–253 PS
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Full specifications
| Chevrolet Camaro III | Pontiac Firebird III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 5.0 L V8, Tuned Port Injection · 172 kW (234 PS) | No data |
| Production years | 1982–1992 | 1982–1992 |
| Body | Hatchback, Convertible | Hatchback |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 172 kW (234 PS) 231 hp | 67–186 kW (91–253 PS) 90–249 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 66–183 kW (90–249 PS) 89–245 hp | 67–186 kW (91–253 PS) 90–249 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 373 Nm 275 lb-ft | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,877 mm 192.0 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,850 mm 72.8 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,275 mm 50.2 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm 101.0 in † | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Production years, Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.