1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, both 1970 Pontiac Firebird and 1970 TVR Vixen were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 TVR Vixen. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 963 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen. 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
Make | Pontiac | TVR |
Model | Firebird | Vixen |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |