1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 450 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 1300 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
