1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 37 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 181 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
