1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 39 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, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi TT weights approximately 30 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 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT 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, 2012 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
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1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Pontiac | Audi |
Model | Firebird | TT |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1349 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2469 mm |