1974 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 370 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Pontiac Firebird | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Firebird | 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
