1971 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Firebird | Outback |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
