1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 930 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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 (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1961 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1961 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Innocenti | Pontiac |
| Model | 950 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2750 mm |
