1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 876 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Corolla | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
