1971 Mazda 110 S vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1971 Mazda 110 S and 1971 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 110 S | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 110 S | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 7462 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
