1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1975 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 665 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR6. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1975 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
