1978 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1988 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1988 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
