1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 6 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 720 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5792 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
