1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 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 199 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 770 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |