1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino (350 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1975 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.
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1978 Chevrolet El Camino | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | El Camino | Firebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 335 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |