1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. 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 Tundra, 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 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5792 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
