1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 41 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Firebird | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5792 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
