1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa and 1970 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 867 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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.
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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Firebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |