1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 43 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1097 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 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Firebird | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 119 L |
