1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1993 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1993 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Pontiac Firebird. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1993 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 Pontiac Firebird. 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. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1993 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1993 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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