1951 Austin A vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 843 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 2001 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A | Firebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |