1978 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 35 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 469 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Firebird | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
