1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica.
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. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |