1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 695 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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 (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 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:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 124 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |