1974 Toyota Carina vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1974 Toyota Carina and 1974 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 800 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Carina | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
