1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1993 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 975 kg more than 1993 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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1993 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1993 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1993 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Pontiac |
Model | Silver Wraith | Firebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 275 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2385 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |