1975 Toyota Corolla vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 34 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Corolla | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
Model | Corolla | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |