Chevrolet Camaro IV vs Pontiac Firebird IV: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Chevrolet · 1993–2002
Camaro IV
- Power
- 147 kW200 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
Pontiac · 1993–2002
Firebird IV
- Power
- 119 kW162 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
- Top speed
- 207 km/h
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
In plain words
Chevrolet Camaro IV has more power: 147 kW (200 PS) against 119 kW (162 PS) for Pontiac Firebird IV. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Chevrolet Camaro IV yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| Camaro IV | Firebird IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm101.1 in | 2,566 mm101.0 in −2 mm −0.1 in −0.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | No data |
Difference vs Camaro IV (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Camaro IV | Pontiac Firebird IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.8 · 147 kW (200 PS) | 3.4 V6 · petrol · 119 kW (162 PS) |
| Production years | 1993–2002 | 1993–2002 |
| Body | Coupe, Convertible | Coupe, Convertible |
| 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. | 147 kW (200 PS) 197 hp Better | 119 kW (162 PS) 160 hp |
| Power, all versions | 119–246 kW (162–334 PS) 160–330 hp | 119–257 kW (162–349 PS) 160–345 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 7.0 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,800 cc 3.8 l | 3,400 cc · 6 cyl 3.4 l |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,907 mm 193.2 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,882 mm 74.1 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,303 mm 51.3 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm 101.1 in | 2,566 mm 101.0 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 365 l 12.9 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 64 l 16.9 gal US | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Production years, Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.