1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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 90 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 954 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | 500 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |