1976 Porsche 912 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 499 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Porsche 912 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Porsche | Pontiac |
| Model | 912 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
