1976 GAZ 24 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1976 GAZ 24 and 1976 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1976 GAZ 24. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GAZ 24 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 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. 1976 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1976 GAZ 24 has manual transmission. 1976 GAZ 24 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GAZ 24 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | GAZ | Pontiac |
| Model | 24 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 335 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
