1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. 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 19 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 378 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
| Model | Firebird | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
