1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 35 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Firebird | 996 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
