1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 28 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Firebird | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
