1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 37 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 933 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
