1976 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Firebird | Forester |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
