Pontiac Firebird vs Pontiac Catalina Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
1981 Pontiac Catalina Coupe RWD
Photo of 1980 model year shown

Select a car to compare

Cancel
+

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$20,650
3 listings nationwide

Shop

1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$8,258

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base

Talk about your anticlimaxes. The Pontiac Firebird unceremoniously disappeared after 2002, representing the death of one of only two continuously produced models from the muscle car e...

1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD
No Expert Reviews

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
Joseph writes:
Great car, can take a beating so I wouldnt be afraid of high mileage. Ive owned mine for many years and the se...
20
Joebizzer writes:
Excellent car loved it when I owned it driving 1 was fun everyday
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C worse.
"It has a back seat while the 4c does not"
Would Buy Ranked 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C better.
"I have already owned a firebird now I want a 4c spider"
125
dled1286 2002 Pontiac Firebird BaseReview:

Great To Look At And Fun To Drive — I love the look of the car. Its a very classy look and makes a really good noise even for a V6. Al...

1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
17 MPG
--
--
--
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
28 MPG
29 MPG
--
--
--
--
Fuel Tank Volume 16 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
110 hp @ 3,800 RPM
--
--
--
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
225 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
190 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
--
--
--
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.4:1
8:1
--
--
--
Displacement
3,800 cc
3,800 cc
3,800 cc
5,000 cc
4,900 cc
4,300 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.8 in x 3.4 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
--
--
--
--
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard --
Driver Airbag Standard --
Passenger Airbag Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 5 stars --
Side Driver 3 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Standard --
CD Changer Optional --
Cassette Player -- Optional
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Driver Power Seats Optional Optional
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 6 seats
Front Legroom 42.9 in 42 in
Back Legroom 28.9 in 38 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.9 cu ft --
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Exterior
Length 193.4 in 213 in
Width 74.5 in 76 in
Height 52 in 56 in
Wheelbase 101.1 in 115.9 in

Available Options

2002 Pontiac Firebird
Base
1981 Pontiac Catalina
Coupe RWD

Related Comparisons