1970 Austin 3 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 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 22 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 106 kg more than 1970 Austin 3. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | 3 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |