1965 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 869 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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. 1975 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1965 Toyota Sport 800 has manual transmission. 1965 Toyota Sport 800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Toyota Sport 800 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | Sport 800 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 581 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |