1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 35 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 543 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1972 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
