1977 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 991 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3099 mm |
