1974 Skoda 110 L vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 791 kg more than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Skoda 110 L | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Skoda | Pontiac |
Model | 110 L | Firebird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |