1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Smart |
| Model | Firebird | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
