1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
Model | Charger | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |