1978 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Sunbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Pontiac Sunbird | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Pontiac | Venturi |
Model | Sunbird | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |