1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1986 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1986 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | V8 Volante | Firebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |