1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 655 kg more than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1978 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
Model | Firebird | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |