1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 258 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1975 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Firebird | Altea |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |