1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 468 kg more than 2000 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (305 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (203 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
