1979 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
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:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
