1971 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
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1971 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
Model | Firebird | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2745 mm |