1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | Coupe | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |