1957 Allard GT vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 402 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Allard | Pontiac |
Model | GT | Firebird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |