1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 37 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
Model | Firebird | Freelander |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |