1978 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Audi TT.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT 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, 2012 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Firebird | TT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
