1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 429 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Firebird | Juke |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
