1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 22 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 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 631 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Firebird | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7456 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
