1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 21 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 120 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Firebird | 965 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5792 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |