1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Porsche 914 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Porsche | Pontiac |
Model | 914 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1677 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |