1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1973 Skoda 110 L
To start off, both 1973 Pontiac Firebird and 1973 Skoda 110 L were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 665 kg more than 1973 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Pontiac Firebird | 1973 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Firebird | 110 L |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |