1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 78 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Camaro | Firebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |