1970 Plymouth Superbird vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 14 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Superbird | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
| Model | Superbird | Banshee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6982 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
