1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 576 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Porsche 911 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Porsche | Pontiac |
Model | 911 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |