1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup.
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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (407 Nm). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Pickup | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
