1971 Steyr Haflinger vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero

To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1988 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm). This means 1988 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. 1988 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1971 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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