1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 765 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Firebird | 9 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
