1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1975 Chrysler Valiant and 1975 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 640 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
Model | Valiant | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |