1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 790 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | 1600 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106.9 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 | 960 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 76 L |
