1974 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 745 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. 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 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Sprinter | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Sprinter | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5792 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
