1976 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 36 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 1976 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
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1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Pontiac | Mini |
Model | Firebird | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2596 mm |