1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 578 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
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.
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1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | Lagonda | Firebird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |