1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 1017 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Top Speed | 362 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
