1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 38 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 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 7 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 398 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. 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, 2013 Fiat 500, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Fiat |
| Model | Firebird | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2301 mm |
