1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 658 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 1100 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |
