1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 23 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 Toyota Lexcen.
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 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5792 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |