1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Serie III | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |
